Resolve, Requiring the Department of Transportation To Consider Replacement of the Waldo-Hancock Bridge
Emergency preamble. Whereas, Acts and resolves of the Legislature do not become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, the condition of the Waldo-Hancock Bridge is posing a danger to users; and
Whereas, it is the only means of crossing the Penobscot River south of Bangor; and
Whereas, the bridge is part of a major tourist route in the State; and
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, therefore, be it
Sec. 1. Consider construction of new bridge. Resolved: That the Department of Transportation shall undertake a process to determine the optimal long-term solution to address concerns with the safety of the Waldo-Hancock Bridge. The process must conform to requirements in federal law. The process must include construction of a new bridge between Prospect and Verona as one of the alternatives considered.
Emergency clause. In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this resolve takes effect when approved.
Effective April 15, 2003.
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